[Verse 1]G C D G“Hosanna, loud hosanna” the little children sang; G Em C Dsus4 D GThrough pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang.G D/F# G D/F#To Jesus, who had blessed them, close folded to his breast,G C D GThe children sang their praises, the simplest and the best.[Verse 2]G C D GFrom Olivet they followed mid an exultant crowd,G Em C Dsus4 D GThe victory palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud.G D/F# G D/F#The Lord of earth and heaven rode on in lowly state,G C D GNor scorned that little children should on his bidding wait.[Verse 3]G C D G"Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song we sing, G Em C Dsus4 D GFor Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven, our King.G D/F# G D/F#O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice,G C D Gand in his blissful presence eternally rejoice.